- Men & women made their decisions within three seconds of meeting each person

- Even as far back as 1995, a study found that women were attracted to men with different MHC profiles than their own

- People wearing pheromones received more interest in speed dating experiments

Studies have been done involving guy's scents on t-shirts, which explains why women I date steal my tshirts. All this time I actually thought I had cool shirts, but it may just be that a girl likes my scent. I've long theorized that the way I smell could lure a woman. I've wished I smelled like any of the following things from time to time:

Dial's speed dating experiment held true to form: those using Dial's pheromone-infused body wash got more votes from the ladies. I've packed some of it for my upcoming beach trip and we'll see what happens. Now, there's a chance that even pheromones won't work for me. On the back of the Dial For Men Magnetic bottle it says:

"We're not saying you need any help, but why risk it?"

No, Dial. I do need help. But pheromones, plus the smell of the ocean, may just do the trick. It will be an interesting experiment to see if I can do or say anything so stupid that I manage to override the power of nature. Trust me, I'm capable.

What are your thoughts on the study about unconsious smell detection? Have you ever considered the "natural" odor of your significant other as a turn on or factor in your attraction to them?

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